61% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rhondda Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Rhondda Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rhondda Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rhondda Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rhondda Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
Pontygwaith, Ferndale CF43 3PW, UK
Course Description
Rhondda Golf Club is an 18-hole golf club set in the Rhondda Valley in South Wales, offering dramatic mountain-top views and a challenging 6,000-yard, par-70 course. Located at Pontygwaith near Ferndale (CF43 3PW), the club sits about 1,000 feet above sea level, delivering a distinctive hillside golfing experience with panoramic Welsh scenery. The venue welcomes visitors and provides a historic backdrop alongside proximity to other notable Welsh courses such as Celtic Manor and Royal Porthcawl. The organization also features information for members and visitors, including course status updates and golf-related facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Mountain
Architect
J.F. Abercrombie
Opened
1910
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(244 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Rhondda Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like endless short par threes testing tee precision nonstop, with sparse par fours spiking risk for bigger scores on wider misses.Player faces constant pressure to hit greens in regulation or scramble well to match bogey pace.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 573502 yards3202 metersCR 57.6Bogey 73.1Slope 84
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 26.9 · BR 33.6 · Slope 72
Back Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 39.5 · Slope 95
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 57 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 151 | 225 | 196 | 229 | 117 | 144 | 82 | 133 | 107 | 1384 | 235 | 281 | 188 | 402 | 225 | 77 | 165 | 212 | 333 | 2118 | 3502 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706063 yards5544 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 368 | 368 | 517 | 201 | 353 | 184 | 394 | 156 | 2881 | 408 | 366 | 334 | 495 | 324 | 167 | 314 | 382 | 392 | 3182 | 6063 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705803 yards5306 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.0Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 357 | 348 | 502 | 178 | 309 | 177 | 389 | 145 | 2736 | 397 | 349 | 320 | 477 | 308 | 157 | 308 | 369 | 382 | 3067 | 5803 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705022 yards4592 metersCR 69.8Bogey 97.8Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 309 | 282 | 451 | 166 | 293 | 170 | 287 | 126 | 2406 | 334 | 281 | 302 | 402 | 279 | 146 | 233 | 306 | 333 | 2616 | 5022 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rhondda Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
69% match
For White tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
62% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Trajectory20%
Precision18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Rhondda Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rhondda Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Scoring11%
60% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
61% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy11%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
50% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
65% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started57% match
For Red tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
55% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim39%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Distance Control11%
60% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring24%
Accuracy15%
81% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision17%
Aim16%
61% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring15%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
21% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics36%
Precision31%
Trajectory27%
34% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
89% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Aim23%
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Get Started66% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim20%
Alignment12%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
35% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rhondda Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rhondda Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rhondda Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Rhondda Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rhondda Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4782 yards. The back tees extend to 6063.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rhondda Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Rhondda Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6063.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Rhondda Golf Club and how should I play it?
Rhondda Golf Club is designed as a Mountain layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Rhondda Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6063.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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